Aviation Program

The aviation program at South Dakota State University prepares students for careers in aeronautics, as a professional pilot, or an Aviation manager. The program focuses on the general study of aviation and the aviation industry, including in-flight and ground support operations. Program courses include: technical and general aspects of air transportation, aviation law and regulations, air cargo, air traffic control, airport management, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and aviation training. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer aviation program.

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South Dakota State University (SD Mines)

501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD

South Dakota State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Brookings, SD and publically funded. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of South Dakota. Approximately thirteen thousand students are enrolled annually at SDSU.

Areas of study available at SDSU include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Agriculture Operations
• Psychology
• Family And Consumer Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to South Dakota State University score in a range of 19 to 25 on the ACT exam. SDSU has an admissions rate of about 92 percent of which only 52 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $7,600, while nonresidents pay $9,500 per year. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $3,000 annually. Students enrolled at SDSU may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.sdstate.edu/ to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Transportation Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).